Travel Industry Technology Trends

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Technology is at the heart of transformation across the travel and tourism sector. From AI and automation to blockchain, biometrics, and cloud infrastructure, PhocusWire covers the key travel industry technology trends driving innovation and disruption across every segment of the travel value chain.

Emerging travel technologies and digital solutions in tourism

Gain insight into how travel companies are adopting cutting-edge tools to optimize operations, personalize customer experiences, and expand their reach. Our reporting highlights the latest product rollouts, platform integrations, and strategic tech investments from startups and established players alike, offering a deep look at the evolution of travel commerce and infrastructure.

Chatbots ready to seize the IM initiative
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Chatbots ready to seize the IM initiative
By Martin Cowen | April 3, 2017
Juniper Research expects that chatbots will play an increasingly important role in the technical and... Read More
Aviation tech heavyweights join forces on cybersecurity
News / Technology
Aviation tech heavyweights join forces on cybersecurity
By Martin Cowen | April 3, 2017
SITA has linked up with Airbus to provide a cybersecurity service designed specifically for the air... Read More
Destination inspiration takes off on in-flight entertainment
News / Technology
Destination inspiration takes off on in-flight entertainment
By Marisa Garcia | April 3, 2017
Digital destination marketing is taking off on aircraft with the integration of interactive... Read More
Gulf carriers seek ways to ease laptop ban
News / Technology
Gulf carriers seek ways to ease laptop ban
By Michele McDonald | March 31, 2017
The three major Gulf carriers -- Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates -- are developing workarounds to... Read More
Sabre overhauls GetThere, Radius Travel picks MTrip, and more...
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Sabre overhauls GetThere, Radius Travel picks MTrip, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for devices in tourism and hospitality for March... Read More
The seamless travel ideal is now virtually a reality
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The seamless travel ideal is now virtually a reality
By Marisa Garcia | March 29, 2017
Seamless travel, the idea of a smooth journey from your home to your destination and back... Read More
Travelaer raises €4.3 million to improve online customer experience
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Travelaer raises €4.3 million to improve online customer experience
By Kevin May | March 29, 2017
Product development and geographic expansion are on the schedule for Travelaer after it raised a €4.3... Read More
Big room for growth in ancillaries for Asian travel brands
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Big room for growth in ancillaries for Asian travel brands
By Marisa Garcia | March 29, 2017
Asian travel brands have plenty of room to grow sales of ancillaries by presenting customers with... Read More
IATA chief: Find alternative to electronics ban now
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IATA chief: Find alternative to electronics ban now
By Michele McDonald | March 28, 2017
IATA sent out an urgent call to governments to come up with alternatives to the US and UK’s bans on... Read More
Facebook and its new battle for the attention of travelers in a destination
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Facebook and its new battle for the attention of travelers in a destination
By Nick Vivion | March 27, 2017
There’s never really been a forceful value proposition for a social network for travelers - Facebook’s... Read More
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